Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Knee Replacement Surgery
Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Sun Lakes, Maricopa, Ocotillo, Maricopa County and beyond.
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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OVERVIEW
ABOUT KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY
By the time knee replacement comes up, most people have a long backstory. Years of stairs that ache, stiffness after sitting through a movie, injections that worked for a while, a slowly shrinking list of things the knee will allow. Replacement enters the picture when that road runs out, not before.
The surgery resurfaces a joint that's worn to the point of bone grinding on bone, so it can carry weight and move without that constant grind. For someone who's reached that stage, it can hand back walking, sleeping, and ordinary days that arthritis had quietly taken.
What's worth knowing going in is that the operation is the short part. The recovery is months of steady rehab, and the new joint only performs as well as that work allows. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Sun Lakes, AZ, we help you judge whether you're truly at that point, and guide the rehab that shapes your result.
BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
Getting in is easy. Call our office to set up a visit, or fill out the online booking form whenever it works for you. We'll match you with the right provider and get you looked at soon.
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REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
Pick a time by phone or online. We work around your week and get you in without a long wait.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
We check how worn the joint is, test your motion and strength, and talk through whether conservative care still has more to offer before surgery.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
For those ready for it, we guide the surgical path and the staged rehab that rebuilds motion and strength around the new joint.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
We track your recovery, advance the plan as you regain strength, and set you up to get back to your activities steadily.
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Testimonials for
The MODERN Approach
At MODERN, we take tremendous pride in making our customers happy above and beyond their expectations. We invite you to read what a few of our customers have to say about their MODERN experience.
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I just completed my PT and what amazing group of highly skilled staff. They accomplished my program with excellent results. I'm pain free!!!! Overall very professional environment and with available resources meet my treatments. Thank you!!!
Michael M.
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I have had a lot of physical therapy through the years - good and bad! Modern PT is one of the best! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff! They knew when to be serious and when to make it fun! It helped a lot and I feel great now!
Mary H.
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I had an excellent experience at this facility. I didn’t know what to expect, and my arm/shoulder was really hurting. The therapists, the assistants, and the receptionist were all so friendly and put me at ease. Believe it or not, I actually enjoyed going to PT! They were all very professional and knowledgeable, and worked so well together as a team. My arm is back to normal again and I’m so thankful I found them.
Karen B.
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What Are You Experiencing?
Most people don’t walk in knowing the exact treatment. They just know something hurts. That’s enough. Use the short form to tell us what’s going on, even if it’s just “my back feels tight” or “this pain won’t leave me alone.” Once we get it, we’ll give you a call and talk through what might be happening and how we can help.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
If the pain is so strong you can’t think straight, don’t wait. Call 911 or get to the hospital. Your safety comes first. Once that’s handled, we’ll be here to focus on the next steps with you.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
This kind of pain doesn’t always stop your day, but it makes everything harder. Some describe it as sharp, others say it’s dull and always there. However you explain it, just write it down. We’ll use that to start figuring out what’s going on.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
Little aches may seem easy to ignore, but they add up. A stiff shoulder in the morning, sore feet after work, or that one spot that acts up every now and then, they matter too. Tell us what you’ve noticed, and we’ll help you get ahead of it.
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Answering Your Questions
Am I too young for a knee replacement?
Age matters less than how worn the joint is and how much it's limiting you. Replacements do wear over many years, so surgeons weigh that with younger patients, but the right time is really about your pain and function, not just a number. We help you sort that out.
Will the new knee feel like my own?
Most people say it feels natural for everyday life, though it's not identical to a healthy young knee. Some notice differences kneeling or with certain deep bends. What people mostly notice is the constant grinding pain being gone, which is the point.
How soon will I be walking after surgery?
Does everyone need the full joint replaced?
No. When the wear is confined to one part of the knee and the rest is healthy, a partial replacement can work, meaning a smaller surgery and often a quicker recovery. Whether it fits depends on your knee, which we look at closely.
What if I'm not ready for surgery yet?
Then we don't rush it. Replacement is elective, so if conservative care still has room to help, that's usually worth exhausting first. We'll be honest about when you've reached the point where surgery makes sense and when you haven't.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
Josh Adams
MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE
CEO
Without Advanced Imaging
Your PT
WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
CHOOSING THE MODERN WAY
What sets MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE apart is that our physical therapists and orthopedists utilize advanced imaging technology to enable them to SEE what they are doing. That means care is guided by what we can actually see, not guesswork.
ADVANCED IMAGING + TREATMENT = MODERN
we TREAT you
like a 200
Million-Dollar
Athlete
so you can get back to
work or play
FASTER.
